Zip Zap Zop Shorts

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These comfy, cool and always chic shorts are the answer to all of your summer outfit needs (and wants)!
  • Textile design by artist: Shadé Akanbi
  • 100% cotton kitenge, 100% woven and printed in Kenya
  • Color Notes: Goldenrod, blue, caramel
  • Straight through the leg
  • Functional front pockets
  • 1 5/8" drawstring elastic waistband
  • 5 1/3" inseam
  • Machine wash cold with like colors
  • Fits true to size, take your normal size
  • Light weight, non-stretchy fabric 
  • Louise is 5'5 and wears a M
  • Nili is 5'3 and wears a M

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These textiles are a part of our 100% Made in Kenya collection and were printed in Kenya on Kenyan grown cotton. The print was designed by Shadé AkanbiRaised in the Bay Area, Shadé credits her Nigerian-American upbringing and extensive international travels as her main creative influences for designing. Now based in Brooklyn, Shadé is the Creative Director and Designer of Printed Pattern People and it's a true joy to be able to share her work with you!

Something not quite right? Returns or exchanges are on us, no questions asked, within 30 days for all orders within the US. 

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Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!

When we say 100% Made in Kenya, we really mean it! Made from cotton grown in western Kenya and designed, printed and stitched outside of Nairobi, it doesn't get more local than this! We’re so proud to be part of an ecosystem supporting and advocating for Kenyan agriculture and manufacturing. Learn more about these fabrics are made here!

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Team at Thika Cloth Mills

The ecosystem for rotary printed fabrics is complex and truly global. While it's rare to see a rotary printed textile produced in a closed-circuit, farm-to-shop supply chain, the fabrics we're producing are verifiably 100% made in Kenya. Not just traceable, but local. Not just identifiable, but ethical and accountable.

Our production impacts hundreds of smallholder farmers and their families each year. It impacts young Kenyan artists whose voices and work may now have a slightly bigger audience (and fan club:) ). It impacts the Kenyan textile manufacturing industry, which for years has been out-competed in the local market by imported fabrics. Finally, it impacts you, because you can know that your dress was made ethically, honestly, and with pride.  

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    Height 5'6"
    Size Purchased L
    Usual Size L
    Length Purchased Standard
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Only shorts I’ve ever enjoyed wearing

    Most comfortable and good looking shorts ever!! I tend to wear skirts not shorts but love these. Thank you!

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Free returns and exchanges

Something not quite right? Returns or exchanges are on us, no questions asked, within 30 days for all orders within the US. Find out more here.

Worldwide shipping

Free shipping and returns in the US for orders $110+, and flat rate $20 worldwide shipping for all orders of $110 USD+ ! View our shipping policy.

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We're always available to help! Send us an email or give us a call with any questions, comments, or thoughts that float by and we'll do our best to respond within 24 hours!